Teenager stabbed in West Reading

A teenager who was stabbed during an attack in West Reading is recovering in hospital.

The 18-year-old man, was walking his dogs at the junction of St Ronans Road and Waverley Road in Reading, Berkshire at around 8.15pm on Thursday, November 1 when he was attacked by a gang of young men.

The youths stabbed him in the legs and torso a number of times, and then fled towards Grovelands Road.

Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Gavin Stiles, based at Reading police station, said: "I understand that this offence will have caused concern in the community, but I would like to reassure people that we believe this to be an isolated incident.

"I would like to appeal to anyone who witnessed this, or has any information relating to it, to come forward.

“If you have any details which you think could be relevant to our investigation, please call the Thames Valley Police non-emergency number on 101, quoting reference 43180334280."

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.